Julie Hodges is a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher (Level 3 under the new syllabus) and founder of the Putney Iyengar Yoga Centre in London. She has studied directly with Guruji Sri B.K.S Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar.

As the day and night reach equal length at the Equinox, explore the themes of balance, renewal, and planting the seeds of intention through seasonally inspired practices.

Why not join our friendly informal group? The next discussion will focus on My Gita by Devdutt Pattanaik. There will be a simple vegan/vegetarian meal served afterwards.

Spend two and a half hours tidying up and organising your foundation through a functional mobility workshop. We will use familiar shapes and clear physical measures to explore effective ways of refining your posture starting from the anatomy of your feet.

This CPD workshop is for floor-based bodyworkers (Thai Yoga Massage, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic massage) and yoga therapists who are working with increasing complexity – persistent pain, chronic conditions, trauma histories, or nervous systems that do not easily settle.

This workshop is suitable for students of Iyengar Yoga, who are used to practicing inversions and Intermediate asanas. Seasoned practitioners and teachers of other methods are also welcome and can check with us whether the session is suitable for them.

Using wall ropes in our Yoga practice is something many yogis may be less familiar with, due to a lack of access locally. Now, at Vishuddha, we are able to offer this wonderful part of the Iyengar Yoga method. In this workshop we will look at how wall ropes can help us to lengthen our spines in various postures, including inversions.

One Day Essential First Aid at Work Course for yoga teachers, fitness professionals, therapists and body workers requiring an Essential First Aid at Work certification (FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work).

This is a retreat where the pace will be no quicker than our longest breath. Together we will find the space to move, looking for foundation on the ground. Space to explore the breath that gives life to our bodies. Space to peacefully settle our bodies on the ground. There will be time to contemplate and share. Time for a story to give us insight into what is beckoning. We will also take time to explore the Brahmari Pranayama, the ‘Bee’ breath, that brings resonance to our bodies from our own voices.The day is open to all. A warming vegetarian lunch will be provided.

In this workshop we will practice standing, seated, inverted asanas, looking at the subtle actions within each posture to gain a deeper understanding, and to experience the asana in new ways. We will finish with some restorative or supine postures to rest after the stronger practice.

Join us for an end of year celebratory Kirtan led by Derek Elliott. This event is in aid of the The Oxfordshire Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers sponsored by Oxfordshire Youth. All proceeds of the evening will go to the charity event and you will have the option to donate either £10, £15 or £20 at checkout. The proceeds of this session will all go to supporting this Christmas project to bring together young adults who have come out of care, for a Christmas dinner and presents. 

An embodied exploration of the Winter as a time for slowing down, resting, and dreaming. The session will include gentle yoga asana, yoga nidra (guided meditation), some readings and prompts for reflection, then deep rest in a meditative soundscape created by gongs, singing bowls and chimes. 

Breath, Expansion, Vitality – The breath is at the core of life, yet many of us experience tension and restriction in the areas that support our breathing. Stress, emotional holding, sedentary lifestyles, and trauma can all contribute to shallow, uneven, or constricted breathing patterns. Thai Massage offers a holistic, embodied approach to working with the respiratory system, addressing not only the physical mechanics of breathing but also the deeper emotional and energetic layers that influence it.

In this workshop, we will explore dynamic, gentle techniques that encourage the expansion of the chest, diaphragm, and ribcage.

In this workshop, we explore the somatic qualities of autumn – the season of release, transformation, and moving within. Drawing from the teachings of Chinese Medicine, we focus on the Metal element, the Large Intestine and the Lungs, which govern our ability to let go, create space and welcome new possibilities. Through Yoga, Somatics, and Meridian Stretching practices, we will work to release old patterns, restore balance, and strengthen our connection to the breath.

Julie Hodges is a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher (Level 3 under the new syllabus) and founder of the Putney Iyengar Yoga Centre in London. She has studied directly with Guruji Sri B.K.S Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. She is well loved by her students, many of whom are teachers themselves, due to her generosity and dedication in sharing the benefits of Iyengar Yoga.

Why not join our friendly informal group? The next discussion will focus on Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Gail Parker. There will be a simple vegan/vegetarian meal served afterwards.

EVENT CANCELLED - SORRY! This event is happening both inside Vishuddha and outside with the land. At heart and in our bones, we know that our embodied, breathing presence, our movements, happen as part of unfolding patterns of movement within a wider web of ongoing creation. We are neither central to nor apart from Earth’s unfolding story. We are intimately woven into life, by life, as life, moment by moment.

Using wall ropes in our Yoga practice is something many yogis may be less familiar with, due to a lack of access locally. Now, at Vishuddha, we are able to offer this wonderful part of the Iyengar Yoga method. In this workshop we will look at how wall ropes can help us to lengthen our spines in various postures, including inversions.

An embodied exploration of the Autumn and how the season’s energy relates to our lives right now. The session will combine gentle yoga asana, yoga nidra (guided meditation), readings and prompts for reflection, then deep rest in a meditative soundscape created by gongs, singing bowls and chimes. 

The shoulder joint is susceptible to injury as it has a shallow socket and requires many muscles, ligaments and tendons to keep it stable. Frozen shoulders are even known in Japan as a menopause symptom. Issues with the group of muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff can make this joint vulnerable to injury and general postural problems are leading to shoulder instability.  Yoga can help, not just mobilising but strengthening is key to maintaining a healthy shoulder joint.

Join us for an enchanting evening exploring the grace, fluidity, and aesthetics of Odissi, one of the oldest classical dance forms of India. Led by Oonmona Das, this free workshop invites you to experience the meditative beauty of movement and storytelling, connecting breath, body, and cosmos.

Julie Hodges is a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher (Level 3 under the new syllabus) and founder of the Putney Iyengar Yoga Centre in London. She has studied directly with Guruji Sri B.K.S Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. She is well loved by her students, many of whom are teachers themselves, due to her generosity and dedication in sharing the benefits of Iyengar Yoga.

Support, Mobility, Release – The lower back is central to our sense of support and stability, yet it is also an area that can become easily overburdened. Long hours of sitting, stress, repetitive movements, or injury can contribute to pain and stiffness. Thai Massage offers a dynamic, whole-body approach to working with lower back discomfort, addressing not just the site of pain but the wider patterns of tension and restriction that often surround it.

This workshop is for floor-based bodyworkers (Thai Yoga Massage, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic massage etc). Most of our time will be spent practising with one another. The day will also model how to hold a supportive, attuned space for working with pain in a way that is empowering and non-invasive.

Thai Yoga Massage is a practice of deep connection between two people and offers a beautiful antidote to this conflict. The main principles of this ancient bodywork are: loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. Thai Yoga Massage is like a meditation in action, with two people on the mat, a sacred dance. This workshop is an in-depth introduction and exploration of the different facets of the powerful and subtle work of Thai Yoga Massage. After a short overview of the background and history of Thai Yoga Massage, we will spend the time with hands-on learning. 

As we approach the longest day of the year and embrace the summer as a time for gathering and connecting with others, how can we stay in tune with our deepest purpose and inner landscape? Join for a chance to pause and reflect, to celebrate the abundance of the natural world at this time of year, and to map out your own journey through the season.

Julie Hodges is a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher (Level 3 under the new syllabus) and founder of the Putney Iyengar Yoga Centre in London. She has studied directly with Guruji Sri B.K.S Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. This workshop is suitable for yoga students with a minimum of three years regular Iyengar Yoga practice, who are used to practicing Intermediate / Level 2 asanas.

Celebrate the plenitude of Spring at its peak - the point in the year when the Earth is at its most potent, actively bursting with potential, life force and fertility. Reflect upon how you can bloom boldly and courageously in your own life. 

Join us for a transformative workshop dedicated to supporting women in their late perimenopause and menopause. This unique session blends yoga and nutrition to help you embrace this life stage with confidence, vitality, and balance.